Golf Programs

Projected Opening: Saturday, May 16 (weather dependent)

Stratton Golf School, founded in 1969 by Arnold Palmer, offers new programs for players at every level with a 22 acre facility designed specifically for instruction. Learn the basics of golf, lower your scores, focus on a specific area for improvement, get ready to win the Club Championship...We focus on your goals, your strengths, your game. We put the FUN in Fundamentals, because that's what it's all about. Our professional staff will customize the program for age and ability level, using the same 22-acre learning center designed by Arnold Palmer, teaching tools and expert instruction for which Stratton is renowned.

Fundamentals that FIT the IndividualLow 1-to-4 ratio of student to golf professional.
Sessions devoted to the key components of a great game of golf.
Play better and have more fun with the stunning Green Mountains of Vermont as your backdrop.

"Our focus is on understanding the student, developing your fundamentals, and guided practice," explains Golf School Director David Bowyer, a four-year Tour player with a low score of 61. "Total understanding of your personal fundamentals followed up with practice is the key to better golf."

Golf School Programs

Improve your skills and understanding of the game of golf with our focused four-hour (9am-1pm) instructional program with 1:4 student-to-pro ratio, powerful teaching tools and individualized coaching that builds on your strengths.

You're busy, so we're flexible. Start your one, two or three day golf school any day of the week. Each day you will cover full swing, putting and chipping and have access to video analysis.

One Day Tune Up - $1999am-1pm
The one day tune up is perfect for any player looking to improve. This 4 hour instructional program will cover full swing, short game and putting. The small student to professional ratio 1 to 4 allows for personalized instruction utilizing the golf school facilities. All golf school programs offer V1 video analysis and you will be emailed your swing video with instructional voice over.

Tune ups start at 9am and finish at 1pm at the golf school, practice at the school and play on the pitch and putt course are included in the afternoon. You are also able to play on the Stratton Golf Course after 4pm.

One/Two Day Beginner - $199
9am-1pmThis 1 or 2 day program is for the inexperienced player and to the person just starting out. Each player will learn the basics and progress at a pace comfortable to the group. The first day you will be shown the 3 basics of grip, stance and swing. These basics will be customized to your personal comfort level. The second day you will be shown the practical application of these skills and how best to take them to the course. You will have full access to the practice facilities and pitch and putt at the golf school in the afternoon following your school.
Two Day Golfer - $498
Day 1 - 9am to 1pm at Golf SchoolDay 2 - 9am to noon at Golf School then play on the course

This 2 day program is targeted to the regular player, the information you receive along with the tools we provide will help to improve your consistency on the course and help you to break that magic number 100/90/80.

Three Day Golfer - $698Day 1 - 9am to 1pm at Golf SchoolDay 2 - 9am to 1pm at Golf SchoolDay 3 - 9am to noon at Golf School then the option to play on the course

In the three day golfer program, you will spend the first 2 days at the Golf School working on skill development and game improvement tactics; you will receive video feedback and ample practice time. Then on day 3 spend the morning at the school reinforcing the previous 2 days. With the extra day at the school you will be able to focus in on individual/specialized shots. You then have the option to play on the Stratton Mountain Resort golf course.

After School Play- On any day you attended a Discover Golf school program, play on the golf course is included FREE after 4:30pm. If you wish to play earlier you can for a special golf school rate: $30 (plus tax) this includes a golf cart, this is conditional on course availability. ($30 tee times on Saturday and Sunday are for same-day bookings.)

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Enjoy everything southern Vermont offers in the summer while learning the game of golf as a family.

Family Golf Discovery is available as a single or multi-day program. Your family will be part of our Discover Golf School, rotating through the stations of our 22-acre training facility as a family.

Program includes four hours of golf instruction plus unlimited practice time on the day(s) of your school

$199 one day for adults and $99 per day for children age 7-14

Book a minimum of two adults and one child to ensure your own private group

Play Stratton's Scenic 27-hole Golf Course

Introduce your children to the game of golf, then play a round with the stunning Green Mountains of Vermont as your backdrop (free tee times after 4:30pm and discounted tee times before 4:30). Playing lessons can be added to your Family Discover Golf Program at a 20 percent discount.

Our PGA & LPGA professional staff will customize the program for age and ability level, using the same 22-acre learning center designed by Arnold Palmer, teaching tools and expert instruction for which Stratton is renowned.

For more than 40 years, Stratton has been a leader in golf instruction. Now take advantage of expanded programs designed for all levels and ages.

A Fun and engaging atmosphere will encourage all juniors to be the very best they can be.

Our innovative approach combines: games, exercises and movement activities that introduce juniors to the fundamentals of athleticism specific to golf. Junior golfers will toss, hit, throw and catch, working on agility, balance, coordination and speed. Most importantly, they will have a great time doing all of it.

This year we will be offering two options for the junior golfer, the Kids camp and the Development camp.

Kids Golf camp

Kid’s camps are set up for younger players and kids with limited golf experience. Kids ages 6-12 will receive 1 hour of Golf Pro instruction and 2 hours of instruction and supervision from a golf camp Counselor, play on the pitch and putt course is included in the program.

Kids Camp

Golf Only: 1-4pm

$200 per week Mon-Fri

Daily $60

Adventure / Golf: 9am-4pm

$325 per week Mon-Fri

Daily $85

Tennis / Golf: 9am-4pm

$395 per week Mon - Fri

Daily $99

Each Golf Camp can be combined with Tennis or Adventure Camps in the morning.

Junior Development Golf camp

In this camp kids aged 7 to 14 with previous golf experience and a desire to work on personal game improvement, they will receive PGA instruction for the total 3 hours each day with one scheduled 9 holes with their golf pro on the Stratton Golf Course each week.

Built into each 5 day junior golf school we cover all aspects of the game from irons and woods to pitching, chipping, bunkers and putting. Video analysis, Equipment, course strategy, tactics and sportsmanship are also integrated into our junior schools.

Junior schools range from half-day sessions (1 to 4pm) to a five-day custom designed program for aspiring competitive players (junior high through college).

Junior Development Camp

Golf Only: 1-4pm

$350 per week Mon-Fri

Daily $90

Adventure / Golf: 9am-4pm

$475 per week Mon-Fri

Daily $115

Tennis / Golf: 9am-4pm

$545 per week Mon - Fri

Daily $129

Each Golf Camp can be combined with Tennis or Adventure Camps in the morning.

Call 802-297-4165 to book Junior/youth programs at Golf School.

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Improve your skills and understanding of the game of golf with our focused instructional program with 4:1 student-to-pro ratio, powerful teaching tools and individualized coaching that builds on your strengths.Learn to crush the drive, spin the wedge and hole the putt...every day at the Stratton golf learning center is designed to improve and develop your game. State of the art video and highly qualified PGA & LPGA Professionals will help you to achieve you goals.

Reserve a lesson by calling 802-297-4165Playing Lessons
Playing lessons provide the guidance you need to break that magic number. 100. 90 ... whatever it may be. Playing lessons can be added to any Discover Golf Program at a 20 percent discount.

Nine-hole Playing Lesson:

$240 per golfer

Additional Player (up to three):

$60 per golfer

Note: Price includes course fee and golf cart

Private Lessons
Private lessons focus on your goals. Private lessons are available by the ½ hour, one hour and multi-hour segments. Available after 1:30pm daily.

Private Lesson 2015
1 person

1/2 hour: $50

1 hour: $100

2 people

1/2 hour: $65

1 hour: $130

Private Lesson Packages 20151 person

10% discount5 hours: $450

20% discount10 hours: $800

2 people

5 hours: $585

10 hours: $1040

Play With The Pro

This exclusive all inclusive program is for any player looking to maximize your time at The Stratton Golf School. "Play with the pro" for one day or multiple days; you have your personal Golf Professional for the entire time. We suggest the morning at the golf school and then course time after lunch at the Stratton Golf Club, but we can structure the day to suit your needs. This program is for 1 to 3 players and is available for all skill levels and ability. Lunch at Green Apron located in the Golf Club, green fees, cart fees and rentals are included.

Cost:

One Person

$499 per day

Multiple People (up to 3)

$899 per day

Reserve a lesson by calling 802-297-4165

Skill Days
Learn to crush the drive, spin the wedge and hole the putt. Every skill day at the Stratton golf learning center is designed to improve and develop your skill focusing on a specific part of the game. State of the art video and highly qualified PGA & LPGA Professionals will help you to achieve your goals. Skill days are conducted at the golf school and run from 9am to 1pm. Call 802-297-4165 to book.

Distance and Power - $199June 6 and July 18
If you're looking to improve your overall distance or just with a driver, this skill day will provide the knowledge and the tools to start the process. Increasing distance is the Holy Grail in golf and the Stratton team of PGA/LPGA Pros will provide guidance you're looking for.

Accuracy and Course Management - $199
June 13 and July 25It's tough to score from the trees; this skill day focus on getting the drive in play, club selection and course strategy. You will be working towards a better understanding of your swing and be given a clear plan to correct your movement patterns.
Touch and Short Game - $199
June 20 and August 1
Drivefor show and putt for the dough. We have all heard this golfism. This skill day will show you the way to reduce those 3 putts, getting it out of the sand and master the wedge game.

After School Play- On any day you attended a Discover Golf school program, play on the golf course is included FREE after 4:30pm. If you wish to play earlier you can for a special golf school rate: $30 (plus tax) this includes a golf cart, this is conditional on course availability. ($30 tee times on Saturday and Sunday are for same-day bookings.)

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Call your friends, bring the club, plan a getaway to the cool Green Mountains of Vermont and join a group of like-minded women looking to have fun while improving their game.

About Women's Golf Discovery
The program is designed for women, of all ability levels, looking to have fun AND improve their game. Put together your own group or join one of ours. Women's Golf Discovery, instructed by women for women, is a two day program that provides specific instruction based on your individual goals.

Program Details

Includestwo mornings of personalized instructionand nine holes ofplay with your professionalon the afternoon of the second day

Lunch at the Green Apron is included both days

4-to-1 student to instructor ratio

Cost: $549

Dates 2015:

June Mon/Tues 1st/2nd
Sat/Sun 13th/14th

July Fri/Sat 10th/11th
Sat/Sun 25th/26th

Aug Sat/Sun 15th/16th

If these dates do not suit then you can organize you own groups and schedule your Women’s Discover Golf School any day of the season. (Min 2 Players)